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Econometric Modeling of the Epidemic Cost of Cape Saint Paul Wilt Disease on Coconut Cultivation in Ghana: A Case Study of MYD x VTT Hybrid Coconuts
ape Saint Paul Wilt Disease has destroyed several thousands of hectares of coconut plantings in the main coconut producing regions of Ghana namely, Western, Central, and Volta Regions. The capacity of the disease to decimate coconut populations in active disease foci threatens the coconut industry rehabilitation programmes in Ghana. -
Simulation of climate characteristics and extremes of the Volta Basin using CCLM and RCA regional climate models
The extent to which statistical bias-adjusted outputs of two regional climate models alter the projected change signals for the mean (and extreme) rainfall and temperature over the Volta Basin is evaluated -
Modeling the impacts of climate change on the thermal and oxygen dynamics of Lake Volta
Climatic changes influence the thermal and oxygen dynamics of a lake and thus its ecological functioning. The impacts of climatic changes on tropical lakes are so far poorly studied and the extent of the effects is therefore uncertain, most investigations describing only potential effects. -
Perceptions of Shop Operators on Packaging of Made-in-Ghana Products
he importance of packaging in the marketing of a product cannot be overemphasized. It raises the appeal of the product and becomes its silent salesman. Proper packaging is a less expensive means of advertisement and leads to a direct reduction in production cost and indirectly increases sales by attracting the final consumer. -
Comparison of the microbial composition of African fermented foods using amplicon sequencing
Fermented foods play a major role in the diet of people in Africa, where a wide variety of raw materials are fermented. -
Attitude and Perception of Academic and Administrative Staff towards Progression in Higher Institutions of Learning in Ghana
The continuous development of staffs of higher institutions of learning is crucial in the attainment of institutional and national goals on quality education. -
Understanding demographics of Ride-sourcing and the factors that underlie its use among young people
App-based ride-hailing, as an alternative to traditional taxis, has attracted a lot of interest recently. Ride-sourcing has changed the local passenger transport industry and is seen as a threat to traditional taxis which are mostly, station based or obtained by outstretched arm on the street